Adopt a dog in Aberdeen
So, you wish to adopt a dog in Aberdeen and wonder whether international adoptions are good. Yes, they are. They are the main thing keeping us going, as this option has opened up a new world of possibilities for us and our dogs. We are ROLDA, a Romanian rescue team fighting for the lives of ... News
Adopt a dog in Belfast
International adoptions are a way for people to help animals with some of the lowest chances of ever having their own home and family. How does this work? We rescue them from the streets, shelter them, take plenty of pretty pictures, and write down all the information so that you can make an informed decision ... News
Adopt a dog in Birmingham
Wanting to adopt a dog in Birmingham is no easy job. We know you are looking for your new best friend, so we will do all we can to help you find him. Who are we? We are an animal rescue team from Galati County, Romania, who have saved the lives of thousands of dogs ... News
Adopt a dog in Newcastle
Adopt a dog in Newcastle and help our rescue team in Romania—this is how the network of international good deeds works. Keep reading to learn how to join the movement and make a new best friend. It’s an amazing way to do so much good with one gesture! We foster over 700 dogs in two ... News
Adopt a dog in Nottingham
Are you ready to find your new best friend? Consider adopting a dog in Nottingham from our ROLDA shelter in Romania. Each of our over 700 dogs has a unique personality and size, waiting to charm their way into your heart. Remember, adopting a dog is a lifelong commitment. We want to ensure our rescued ... News
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Adopt a dog in Manchester
Maybe you never thought of yourself as a person who saved lives, but if you adopt a dog in Manchester, that is precisely what you will do. For that, you will have the undying loyalty of your new furry friend and our lifelong appreciation. And you can trust us on that as we know best ... Adopt a dog in Manchester
Adopt a dog in Glasgow
Adopt a dog in Glasgow and experience the joy of saving two lives with one incredibly compassionate act. Not only will you be giving a loving home to a dog in need, but you’ll also be freeing up space in our shelter for another dog to be rescued. When you visit our website, you will ... Adopt a dog in Glasgow
Adopt a dog in Edinburgh
Envision the unique joy of welcoming your new furry companion from the airport. You bring them to their designated areas for rest, nourishment, leisure, and play in your home. As time passes, you witness a bond that is truly unique, a friendship that brings immense happiness and fulfillment. This is the unique experience of adopting ... Adopt a dog in Edinburgh
Adopt a dog in Scotland
How easy is it to adopt a dog in Scotland when you opt for a shelter in Romania? If you are ready to make a small (or big) dog happy, we are more than able and prepared to help you. We currently house around 700 dogs in our shelters, but we have helped thousands of ... Adopt a dog in Scotland
Adopt a dog in Liverpool
If you have made it to this page, you are serious and truly want to adopt a dog in Liverpool. We congratulate you for choosing to adopt a rescued dog, and we are grateful you have chosen one from Romania, which has an extremely low animal adoption rate. You are doing your part in helping ... Adopt a dog in Liverpool
Adopt a dog in London
Did you know you can adopt a dog in London and make a WORLD of a difference? We believe that international adoptions are a great way to offer a real chance to at least some of the hundreds of dogs in the care of the ROLDA rescue team. In our 16 years of activity, the ... Adopt a dog in London
Thalia’s Story
A wish made by a big beautiful pup who wanted nothing more than a forever home to call her own. And a wish made by Lee, who wanted a furry friend to join his family... And a wish made by ROLDA who wanted to make these wishes come true.
Help a #lifechanger transform homeless people’s lives
Since it started in 2015, ROLDA UK has been actively involved in solving the Romanian stray animal crisis. Then, when we heard about the war, we stepped in to help the animals in Ukraine too; it was our first major emergency project and we quickly managed to cover many areas and reach many rescues, building ... Help a #lifechanger transform homeless people’s lives
Recycle your cartridges
Recycle your used printer cartridges for our charity so we can save more dogs. ROLDA has teamed up with www.recycle4charity.co.uk to help raise funds for stray dogs in Romania —while helping the environment— by encouraging you to recycle your ink cartridges. Recycle here Why recycle your ink cartridges? To protect our environment. Did you know that… The ... Recycle your cartridges
Why we promote Petplan
We know that, having adopted an animal from us, you want to give them the best life possible. With advancements in veterinary medicine, it’s essential to choose the right insurance for your pet so you can get the right treatment for them without having to worry about the cost. Not all pet insurance is the ... Why we promote Petplan
Help for Chick
Chick was found not far from our shelter. She was extremely dehydrated and full of parasites. Flies were feeding on her bloody, cracked skin caused by repeated biting and scratching. She had chewed through most of her fur, leaving her damaged skin exposed to horrible infections which, sadly, had already begun to consume her from the outside in.
Help for Hera
Hera was found on the streets. Her entire body was covered in tar that had matted her fur and even oozed deep to her skin. We can’t imagine the pain she had suffered…well, to be honest, we don’t want to imagine.
Help for Buck
BUCK was rescued from the street after being hit by speeding a car. We were contacted by an individual who had witnessed the horrible collision. Moments later, our Rescue Team arrived at the scene to transport Buck to our clinic.
Help for Bar
BAR was discovered behind a bush whimpering softly and breathing erratically as if he no longer had the strength or the will to communicate his agony to the world…as if he literally chose this spot to spend his dying days…alone, as if not to disturb the world around him.
Letter from stray
I write this letter because it’s important that this dog story be told. I don’t intend to make you sad, but if you read the letter until the end, you will agree with me that we still can save the dog's World and reshape the future of many who still have a chance and for whom it’s not yet too later.
1 minute, time of a whole life
If I will take only 1 minute from your time, I would quickly tell you that ROLDA continues to need you to transform the lives of abused and neglected dogs in a country with 2.5 million strays. Because every minute in Romania a dog is hit by a car and suffer until he passes away, alone. When you will finish reading the whole message, 1 more will be gone in dogs Heaven, either from under a truck wheel or from a horrible dog pound.
Save Romanian Animals Like It’s Your Birthday!
Save Romanian animals from a cruel life and you’ll have an extra reason to be proud on your Birthday! Want to make your birthday super special this year? Celebrate it by making a difference for animals! It’s really easy – and the best part is that everything you need is available through your Facebook account. ... Save Romanian Animals Like It’s Your Birthday!
Hopeful dogs for people with nothing to hope for
To celebrate National Day, ROLDA host a special dinner for the residents of the Galati Retirement Center. To give our gathering an extra dash of holiday spirit, we decorated the center with lovely Christmas ornaments, and we spoiled the residents and the staff with thoughtful hand-made gifts created with love by Romanian artisans.
Coollectible art objects puurffect for animals in need
Collectible art donations also entitle you to a Fair Market Tax Deduction! There are far more benefits that may be yours once you decide to make a collectible art donation. These advantages include earning a tax deduction equal to the fair market value of your donated items and freeing up wall space to display yet more artwork.
Help save more strays dogs
Discover an easy and effective way to help ROLDA save more dogs from your work. If you’re a current ROLDA supporter or someone who wants to help save stray dogs in Romania, and who believes our charity would make a bigger impact with more contributors, then you can make that change!
Donate your car to save dogs
If you’re reading this, then chances are that you have a car you no longer need or want. Perhaps donating your car wasn’t your first option … and that’s totally okay! Maybe you didn’t even know it was a “thing” you could do. You’d be surprised how many people don’t.
Help ROLDA to rescue Ellie
Every time we rescue a new dog, we try to figure out where he/she comes from so we can try to understand him/her better. When Delu brought Ellie to the shelter, these are the facts as we knew them: A local animal lover called Delu went to pick up Ellie. Ellie and a mixed chow named Bunga were sharing a transport crate when they arrived. The person who called Delu said she found both Ellie and Bunga wandering the streets. She mentioned briefly that Ellie was limping.
You’ll never walk alone, Piciu
There is a saying, when someone needs a friend, God sends them a dog. Regardless of your religious beliefs, we can all agree dogs are man’s best friend. ROLDA dogs need a friend, a friend like you, and no dog needs a friend more than Piciu.
Save Oscar
“My pain is easier to bear when I see you.” that’s what Oscar seems to say when he is around people. Unfortunately, there is no end to the pain that animals feel. It was a regular Saturday. I took a break from writing a report, and logged in to Facebook when the image of a tiny fur ball filled the screen… he was trying to reach a person in a parking lot.